Category Archives: blindness

Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer along with blind Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell have embarked on a 21 Day, 277 mile journey that led the men down the winding Colorado River in the heart of the Grand Canyon in their kayaks. Erik … Continue reading →

Zen McManus underwent a routine eye exam to get new contacts for traveling, little did he know that he was close to losing his life. David Fissel, from Washington D.C. was looking at the patient’s eye. “I looked at the … Continue reading →

Could goldfish studies save your vision from macular degeneration? Retina’s GABA Receptors May Need Vitamin C to function properly. According to a study published in the June 29 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, “gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the retina … Continue reading →

Reports are now showing that serious complications resulting from cataract surgery are rare and have been decreasing over the past 20 years. Medicare data shows that Medicare recipients who underwent cataract surgery over the past two decades, found that people who … Continue reading →

In a USA Today article, it was reported that wearing a hat and protecting eyes “from harmful UV rays” is as much a part of sun protection as slathering on sunscreen. “A 2009 survey by the American Optometric Association found … Continue reading →

1. Cataracts 2. Glaucoma 3. Lack of Eye Exams 4. Need for prescription glasses 5. Macular Degeneration? The answer to the question as to the main reason people cannot see world wide is the lack of prescription glasses. This is … Continue reading →